The Flow of Costs in a Job Order Cost System

question 139

Multiple Choice

The flow of costs in a job order cost system

• A) involves accumulating manufacturing costs incurred and assigning the accumulated costs to work done.
• B) cannot be measured until all jobs are complete.
• C) measures product costs for a set time period.
• D) generally follows a LIFO cost flow assumption.

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Definitions:

Extensive Form

A representation of a game in decision tree format, showing the sequence of moves, possible strategies, and outcomes.

Credible Threat

In a sequential game with two players, a statement made by Player 1 that truthfully (credibly) threatens a penalizing action against Player 2 if Player 2 does something that Player 1 does not want Player 2 to do. Opposite of empty threat.

Coercion

Coercion refers to the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

Empty Threat

A declared intention to perform an action that is not actually intended to be carried out, often used as a strategic bluff.